Baccalaureate Field  A business-related undergraduate degree is not required to be admitted to the master’s programs. Grade Point Average  Undergraduate GPA of 3.00/4.00 or better (or equivalent).  Tests Required  Applicants must submit either the GMAT, GRE, or EA.  A potential waiver of the GMAT or GRE is available for applicants who meet any of the following criteria: three or more years of professional work experience; JD, MD, PhD, or other terminal degree requiring quantitative coursework; professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA, CIA, or CFP); quantitative-based master's degree; LSAT score of 160 or higher; successful completion of all parts of the CPA exam or PE exam.  Minimum English Competency Test Score TOEFL iBT  80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21,  OR , IELTS Academic  6.5, with 6.0 in each of the four subscores,  OR , PTE-Academic  54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56. Letters of Recommendation  Two letters of recommendation are required from professional references who can speak to the applicant's abilities and readiness for a graduate degree program (e.g., a current or former supervisor). Personal references are not acceptable.  Personal Statement  Required. Questions and guidelines are provided in the online application.  Work Experience  All applicants must upload a CV/resume. MBA applicants are expected to have at least two years of professional work experience after the completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree. Historically, students admitted to the program had more than this level of experience when applying to the UIC Business MBA program. Work experience is not required for the specialized master’s programs and can be waived for highly qualified applicants to the Accelerated MBA. Interview  All completed applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee and qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.